2+ years of experience in backend engineering, AI automation, or complex systems integration
Proven ability to build and maintain production-grade software with modular separation (e.g., distinct services for data parsing, logic processing, and reporting)
Strong command of at least two major languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, or Java)
Experience working with SQL databases
Practical experience building for live, non-mocked environments and handling multi-turn system interactions
Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to provide clear, high-density technical feedback on complex system behaviors
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Technical Lead - Software

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Manassas, VA 20110

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Lockheed Martin Corporation

Herndon, VA 20171

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON

Mc Lean, VA 22101

5+ years of experience developing and debugging sof t war e and algorithms in C / C++ for Linux-based embedded systems, including driver development and integration of sensors, platforms, and interfaces
2+ years of experience developing autonomy algorithms such as localization and path planning for navigation
2+ years of experience leading robotic sof t war e development efforts, including requirements specification, design, implementation, integration, planning, tasking, testing, and code reviews
1+ years of experience integrating Sensor Fusion and State Estimation algorithms, including Kalman filters, particle filters, SLAM, and VIO
Knowledge of ROS2 to develop sof t war e for robotic applications
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Sof t war e Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field
Knowledge of ROS2 to develop sof t ware for robotic applications
Bachelor's degree in Sof t ware Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field
2+ years of experience leading robotic sof t ware development efforts, including requirements specification, design, implementation, integration, planning, tasking, testing, and code reviews